AARP South Dakota

August 10, 2018 — AARP is here to help you take on today – and every day. From sharing practical resources, to holding fun activities and events, AARP is providing opportunities to connect and help build an even stronger South Dakota for all ages to live, work and play. We hope you’ll join us! To register, click the links below or call 1-844-227-9304.

December 1, 2018 — South Dakotans age 50-plus will make their voices heard on issues important to them during AARP’s annual day at the capitol. Lawmakers will return to Pierre on Jan. 8 for the new legislative session, and AARP advocates will visit the Statehouse Tuesday, Jan. 29. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet with their legislators one-on-one and explain their views on issues such as livable communities, financial security and support for family caregivers. Those issues are expected to be a central …

May 15, 2018 — Hail, wind, fire and tornadoes can make the summer months a dangerous time to live in South Dakota. Unfortunately for many of us, when it comes to natural disasters it may not be a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’. Before a storm, we recommend you visit Ready.gov for resources that can help you prepare your family, home and community for a possible emergency. AARP Live on RFD-TV also hosts two live call-in shows per year on the topic of disaster preparedness. …

May 1, 2018 — It’s home improvement season, and to help members age in place, AARP South Dakota is offering information on how to make a home safe and comfortable at any age. Go to aarp.org/homefit to download an AARP HomeFit guide. To request a free packet of materials to be mailed to you or a loved one, email sdaarp@aarp.org or call 866-542-8172 toll-free.

February 19, 2018 — With spring just around the corner, home improvement season is upon us! Studies have found that nearly 90% of the people over the age of 65 want to remain in their homes and communities as they age and AARP wants to help make this dream a reality for more South Dakotans! Our HomeFit resources help you redesign your living space around your current needs and abilities. We have organizational tips and tricks as well as small projects that can help …

September 7, 2017 — AARP South Dakota is excited to announce a local winner of the AARP Community Challenge, which aims to create change at the community-level. The winning project comes from NeighborWorks® Dakota Home Resources in Rapid City, SD. The project was one of 89 grants funded nationally through the AARP Community Challenge grant competition and is set to be completed by November 1, 2017. “South Dakota is full of vibrant neighborhoods and communities,” said AARP South Dakota State Director, Erik Gaikowski. “AARP …

July 1, 2017 — AARP South Dakota is encouraging volunteers to help make their communities more attractive places to live, work and play—especially in rural areas. Most people want to remain in their homes as they age, but their ability to do so depends in part on the community. Does it have sidewalks and safe crosswalks? Transportation for those who don’t drive? Opportunities to connect with others? These are among the features that make a community livable. Want to get involved in this effort? …